Thursday, August 8, 2013

For the record - cross posting

There are a few interesting geeky things floating around that I decided to cross-post, mainly so that I know where to find the information when and if I need it again:

a do-it-yourself IQ test on the iPad:
(cross-posting from Les Posen and Dougal from npinoz)
information to be found at:
http://www.imedicalapps.com/2013/08/ipad-app-iq-score-review-iq-pro/

The main problem with the app is that it is aimed at healthcare providers and patients, so tries to position itself above the typical 'women magazine' type of test. While it does seem to use some psychological background in test development, its confusion between WAIS and WISC is suggesting that the authors are not particularly good.
A concerning development.

PsyBite
(cross-posting from Skye McDonald on onpinoz)A website with information about studies of treatments for psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Looks positively fantastic. A must for evidence-based practice.
http://www.psycbite.com/

SOS Mobile Watch
(cross-posting from Katie Kirby)
GPS tracking, alarm function and the ability for carer to call the person wearing the watch, even without the wearer having to press a button. Single press of the button can call family or monitoring service. Optus network.
http://www.mcarewatch.com.au/sos-mobile-watch/what-is-the-sos-mobile-watch.aspx#sthash.RulLRBD4.Ed1OG3i3.dpbs

Article on Neuropsychology in Medical Observer
(cross-posting from Less Posen)
Always nice to know that medicos are reading about us.
http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/neuropsychological-assessments

Is that a psychologist in your pocket? The use of smartphone apps and web based applications in psychology

(from APS mailout) Presented by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

I suspect that it won't have much for neuropsychologists, but for those of us who do treatment, it may be useful. Friday, 20 September

Ballarat Health Services
Fitness to Drive seminarMarch
2012: link to presenters pdf + link to presentations: http://www.bhs.org.au/node/22
After clicking on Assessing Fitness
to Drive, then click on the bolded segments to bring up the presentations

Videos for carers of people with dementia:A multidisciplinary
team of researchers from The University of Queensland has developed a set of
educational videos on communication and memory strategies for professional and
home carers of people with dementia. The MESSAGE
Communication Strategies in Dementia and the RECAPS Memory Strategies in Dementia videos
can be accessed in full and free of charge atwww.youtube.com/UQDementiaCare